Fantastic commission opportunity!!

An exciting new commission for designers, product designers, artists and makers. Have you ever fancied designing, developing and manufacturing Blackpool inspired products ready for sale? Now is your chance!

We are looking for expressions of interest from three artists, designers or creative enterprises who would like to be considered for Project Object.

Project Object is seeking artists who will engage with Blackpool’s historic collections and built heritage to design a range of quality products inspired by the seaside resort which will be sold in the Grundy Art Gallery Shop and the Tourist Information Office Shop.

Blackpool Council has in its possession a wealth of materials which we hope will inspire contemporary and innovative design in a range of products and to be sold at different price ranges suitable for most pockets, and can range from more ‘mass produced’ products to bespoke and limited edition ranges.

We will be appointing three artists for Project Object, to undertake four weekly design sessions with the community each, and then to develop their work into saleable products.

About the Fair

The Super Duper Fair was a contemporary craft and design fair based in Blackpool. It provided a platform for designer makers from Blackpool and all over the UK to showcase and sell a wide range of handmade products. The fair was a family friendly event with live music and craft activities.

The fairs were organised by the Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool and supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.